Make-up Rant

If you're the type that loves make up, this post is for you.

First of all, I would like to say that I love all different designs and ideas that people use in applying their make up. I have found some really interesting and beautiful looks. Even ones that don't look as pleasing to most, I find them striking. Now to get to the point of this post. Proper application of make up.

I understand that there thousands of looks, some wearable some not. They range from absolutely crazy to so natural you can barely tell that the person is wearing any product. But regardless of the look, the only way to pull anything off is to properly apply the products as to not look like a 5-year-old attacked your face.

So let's hit the most common styles.

Natural-
This is the easiest look, because your features provide a guide to what colors and where they should go. It's your beauty, enhanced. As eyes go, keep things simple and clean. No one's eyes are sparkly naturally, nor do they have bright red lips. However, you can still apply color if it's done correctly. For eyes, opt for a matte shadow instead of a shimmery or frosty one. If you want just a super natural look, stick to browns, blacks and beige. Those are fool-proof and will flatter any skin tone. If you want a hint of color, add a subtle purple or green to the mix, making sure that it is the same finish as the rest of your shadows. One of the things I see so many girls do wrong is they're highlight. They have the placement correct, but it looks so unnatural that you can't help but stare at it. Instead of using a super white shimmery shadow for your highlight, opt for something more subtle. I suggest using a matte shadow in a few shades lighter than your skin tone. The result will be natural and youthful, giving you the appearance of higher and more pronounced brows, naturally.

In terms of skin, nothing should look like a mask. If you have any questions about if you can wear it and get away with it, the answer is 'no'. The finish is really up to the wearer, because different finishes can be helpful or downright awful on varying skin types. An oiler skin should find a matte finish foundation to counteract shine. Whereas a dry skin would benefit from a dewy finish. Also, when picking a foundation keep in mind the look you're going for. If you want a more luminous look, go for something that has light to it. *THE BOTTOM LINE* No matter what look you're trying to recreate, make sure that your foundation matches!! If you can't find something that matches you exactly, don't panic. You can always make a shade lighter or darker by adding another product or added lotion. Regardless, you don't want to look like you're wearing a mask. To prevent this, pull the foundation down your neck to avoid a join at the jawline. If you are trying to add some color, make sure to apply to your ears as well. Different color ears will TOTALLY give the game away.

Blush follows the same rules as foundation. The more subtle, the more natural it will look. If you have a more pink skin, use blush sparingly. It will enhance the pink in your skin. Very unflattering. To those of you who suffer from acne, blush should be used only when you need it. If your blemishes are not covered completely or correctly, a pink blush will enhance the redness.

Lips. This doesn't matter as much for finish. Just don't go too crazy with color.

(If there's anything that I forgot, please tell me.)

Good luck!

October 30, 2009

First of all I would like to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! It's been so long since I've celebrated. Well now that's out of the way, I'd like to fill you in on what's been going on. Well tomorrow, it will be 7 weeks with my boyfriend. He is absolutely amazing, and I am the luckiest girl in the world to have him. I couldn't possibly ask for more. And since then, I've been busy with school and choir, which is really starting to kick off now that we are starting to think about our huge concert in January. Speaking of school, I haven't been in school for the past 7 days. And the reason why? Swine Flu. I mean really? I would be the one to get the newest (and most uncomfortable strain of the flu). So I've been in bed, slowly getting worse, and most recently, getting better.

Today I vistited Ripon College. Which I must say is a beautiful college. The staff there is amazing, and more than willing to help you find your way around. So they made the most of their first impressinon. They served us a delicious lunch with 3 main entrees. (I ate better there than I do at home.) On top of that, I got to attend a class of my choice, I choose an education class which was very engaging. Towards the end of the tour, there were 5 seniors that were asked to talk to us and answer any questions that we may of had. After viewing first hand the campus and some of the buildings, I thought that the seniors would talk about their classes right away. But alas, I was mistaken. Instead of boasting about their stimulating adademics (it is a private college by the way), they decided to talk about the friendly staff and students there. I mean that's great and all, but what if I want an acutal challenge during college? What if I don't really care that I have ever single professor's home number and go over to his house for tea? So what I guess I'm saying is that $32,000 of tuition is being paid for lots of useless fluff, which only makes the transition from college to the real world even harder for students. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.

But other than that I think you're caught up on the happenings in my life. Crazy life I lead, I know. It just feels like forever since I've updated the old blog.

Live and love free.

Ok, so I've just been super bored lately. School starts in 6 days (gahhh!!!!) but I'm kinda ready for it. I mean at least I'll have some sort of schedule. In the summer I have nothing to do, and it sucks, majorly. But I'm gonna miss waking up at noon and going to bed at the wee hours of the morning. But oh well.

Leaving (almost)

It's almost here! My vacation of the summer is just around the corner! My mom brother and I are flying over to Boston where my aunt works. We'll be spending a week there doing all kinds of tourist-y things. So that should be exciting. What I'm really looking forward to is the ocean.

But before we leave for Boston, there's the packing and the getting ready. Packing all your clothes for a week doesn't leave you much for you to wear before you leave. But you have to pack relatively early so we're not rushing at the last minute. But the packing is what's the most frustrating. I'm packing for a week, so I want to bring at least a weeks worth of clothes just in case. My aunt is letting us use her washing machine and dryer, but what happens if my clothes get wet or something and i just need another change of clothes? Yeah, that's what I thought. Bring extra clothes. But now I have hardly any space left over for anything that I might want to bring back.

And on top of that my mom bought my 12-year-old brother a new suitcase because he needs one. So instead of buying him something that is suitable for a boy, she buys him the biggest one that she can find. So I'm stuck with an average size suitcase, while my brother has a huge-ass suitcase and won't end up using half the space inside of it.

But enough venting for now. I just wanted to update you on my upcoming trip. I'll try to post all of my adventures as they happen.

Go away, get away from here.
don't even pretend to shed a tear.
you and i both know who you are.
you're the one who created these scars.

At Last

Finally, at long last, I have finished the long boring class also known as Driver's Ed. I can't believe that it was only three weeks. It seemed much longer than that, much longer. I mean really, how many movies can you show about drunk driving and watching the signs on the road? We get it. Don't drink and drive and make sure that you can read. It's not that hard people. I can't believe people actually fail that class. The questions on the test require absolutely no brain power whatsoever. I think they should just be a little bit more carefull about who they put on the road because believe me, my cat could pass the test with no problem.

But enough ranting for one day. Let me enlighten you on the things that did go right. I had my first ever driving lesson. Talk about being scared out of your mind. At first I was soo nervous, but my teacher is super nice and he doesnt get mad if you do something wrong. By the end he told me that I was one of his better students (which just made my day). Then I changed seats with the girl I was driving with and "observed". My teacher doesn't really care what we do in the backseat because we're watching an inexperienced driver. So that wouldn't be the best way to learn how to drive. She was okay. She stopped and started to fast, but it was her first time and I did the same thing.

Hopefully I'll get better at this stick shift thing. So far I can't drive that well. Just some time is all I need.

Random Stuff

So this morning I did more thinking than I usually do. (which is weird because I don't really think at all in the morning, I'm usually half asleep.) Like always, my best thinking is done in the bathroom. I know that sounds like TMI, but I was just brushing my teeth. And so I thought up this poem. I haven't quite thought of a name for it yet, but it's done. Just a small little passage nothing mindblowing or anything. So here goes.

some people turn to rock and roll, 'cuz it's the only thing they know
and then they cry the tears they hide, that once just didnt flow.
some people turn to art, to feel the feelings in their heart.
so that they can feel, the things that were there right from the start.
some people write, just in spite of all the hatred that rules the world.
but it's all the same,
we play a game,
to try and hide the pain.